Anatomy of a Cupid, Genie and Knee Hold in Pole Dance
What do a cupid and a genie have in common? They are both pole moves with knee holds! Learn more about the anatomy of a knee hold
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Simone Muscat
- Jul 1
- 6 min
Anatomy of a Cupid, Genie and Knee Hold in Pole Dance
What do a cupid and a genie have in common? They are both pole moves with knee holds! Learn more about the anatomy of a knee hold
Simone Muscat
- Apr 1
- 11 min
Anatomy of a Jade Split
Now do you know the history of the Jade Split and how it was created? Well strap in because it sure is one hell of a story!
Simone Muscat
- Dec 16, 2023
- 6 min
Anatomy of an Outside Leg Hang
Welcome to our latest and greatest anatomy series on the outside leg hang (aka Gemini). In this blog we will be breaking down the...
Simone Muscat
- Aug 12, 2023
- 6 min
Anatomy of a Bird of Paradise
I remember my first-time hearing a fellow poler mention a bird of paradise (BOP) at the studio. Naturally my mind gravitated towards the...
Simone Muscat
- Apr 15, 2023
- 9 min
Anatomy of a Superman
Ready to tackle the pole dance superman? Well you're a superhero in our eyes! Join us as we break down this nemesis move!
Simone Muscat
- Dec 24, 2022
- 7 min
Anatomy of a Jamilla
Welcome to our latest anatomy blog on the Jamilla! Created by one of the OGās of the industry (@jamilla on IG), this move is not only a...
Injury Spotlight
Danielle Davey
- Jul 1, 2023
- 8 min
Head Rolls and Hair Flicks - A Pain in the Neck!
How satisfying is a big hair flick on the beat in a performance? How about a smooth head roll to create a seamless change of direction in...
Simone Muscat
- Jun 10, 2023
- 9 min
Anterior Hip Pain in Pole Dancers
Anterior hip pain (AHP) in pole dancers is a common clinical presentation seen by our online treating therapists, with research likely...
Caitlin Scott
- Nov 20, 2021
- 6 min
When is a Shoulder Injury not a Shoulder Injury?
Are you working on your split grip and finding your shoulder is pinching? Or trying to nail your chair spin and noticing a pulling...
Simone Muscat
- Jul 21, 2021
- 4 min
Injury Spotlight - The AC Joint & Collarbone
Learning new pole tricks comes with the incredible excitement of feeling strong in a new move and wellā¦ new pole kisses too! Remember...
Simone Muscat
- Jun 5, 2021
- 6 min
Injury Spotlight - Shoulder Dislocation: What to do when your shoulder is unstable!
There are many different things that can go pop in the shoulder, but Iām talking about something very specific today ā shoulder...
Simone Muscat
- Mar 12, 2021
- 4 min
Injury Spotlight - Rotator Cuff Tears
The Rotator Cuff The rotator cuff is a small group of muscles that sit at the back of the shoulder and is an incredibly important group...
Pole Technique
Simone Muscat
- Jan 14
- 4 min
What to Know When First Starting Pole Dance: A Beginner's Guide
Hey there, future pole dancing queen! So, you've decided to take a dip into the fabulous world of pole dancing, huh? Buckle up, because...
Danielle Davey
- Oct 14, 2023
- 7 min
Hypnotic Heels
Theme of the day is heels love š. If youāve ever worn a pair of pole platforms, youāll know they take practice to dance, or even stand...
Kristine Slater
- Jul 15, 2023
- 4 min
Grips and Holds - The Complete Guide for Pole Dancers Part 4
LOWER EXTREMITY GRIP STRENGTHENING We made it! This is the last part of the Grips and Holds blog series to conclude our complete guide...
Kristine Slater
- Mar 25, 2023
- 6 min
Grips and Holds: The Complete Guide for Pole Dancers
PART THREE: UPPER EXTREMITY GRIP STRENGTHENING In part one of the Grips and Holds Blog, we covered specific mobility and strength...
Danielle Davey
- Feb 25, 2023
- 7 min
Nerves - The Lower Limb Edition
Welcome to part 3 in our nerve series - yes, weāve made it to the lower body! We know this is the part many of you have been waiting for....
Danielle Davey
- Oct 29, 2022
- 9 min
Nerves - The Upper Limb Edition
Welcome to part 2 in our series on nerves! This one is alllll about the upper body. Before we jump in, make sure your background...
Maximise your Training
Simone Muscat
- Jan 14
- 4 min
What to Know When First Starting Pole Dance: A Beginner's Guide
Hey there, future pole dancing queen! So, you've decided to take a dip into the fabulous world of pole dancing, huh? Buckle up, because...
Danielle Davey
- Oct 14, 2023
- 7 min
Hypnotic Heels
Theme of the day is heels love š. If youāve ever worn a pair of pole platforms, youāll know they take practice to dance, or even stand...
Kristine Slater
- Jul 15, 2023
- 4 min
Grips and Holds - The Complete Guide for Pole Dancers Part 4
LOWER EXTREMITY GRIP STRENGTHENING We made it! This is the last part of the Grips and Holds blog series to conclude our complete guide...
Kristine Slater
- Mar 25, 2023
- 6 min
Grips and Holds: The Complete Guide for Pole Dancers
PART THREE: UPPER EXTREMITY GRIP STRENGTHENING In part one of the Grips and Holds Blog, we covered specific mobility and strength...
Danielle Davey
- Feb 25, 2023
- 7 min
Nerves - The Lower Limb Edition
Welcome to part 3 in our nerve series - yes, weāve made it to the lower body! We know this is the part many of you have been waiting for....
Danielle Davey
- Oct 29, 2022
- 9 min
Nerves - The Upper Limb Edition
Welcome to part 2 in our series on nerves! This one is alllll about the upper body. Before we jump in, make sure your background...
Medical & Wellbeing
Caitlin Scott
- Dec 2, 2023
- 11 min
Myth Busters: Part 3 - All the things you said!
Welcome to our final Myth Busting Blog ā Part 3 ā the nitty gritty, the little things we say, motivational statements that areā¦ not that...
Caitlin Scott
- Sep 30, 2023
- 16 min
Myth Busters Part 2 - Nutting out the Specifics!
Are you ready for The Pole Physio Myth Busting Part 2? Because we are ready to crack these myths WIDE open. In this blog we are going to...
Caitlin Scott
- May 27, 2023
- 14 min
Myth Busters: What your physio wish you knew! Part 1
Part 1: Treatment Modalities At the Pole Physio we focus on delivering patient centred evidence-based practice. But what does this...
Julia Vo
- Mar 11, 2023
- 11 min
RED-S in Pole Dance: Understanding Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports
What is RED-S and why should you know about this if you are a pole dancer or aerial artist you ask? Well, the name is kind of self-...
Caitlin Scott
- Feb 11, 2023
- 7 min
Sleep: A Pole Dancer's Nightmare
Sleep. We all love it, and it is a topic of conversation that we consistently hear mentioned when looking into healthy lifestyles....
Caitlin Scott
- Dec 10, 2022
- 11 min
Disability in Pole Dance: Inclusivity and Accessibility for all
Pre-disclosure: Pole Physio Caitlin has previously worked with persons with disabilities within the Australian Defence Force, including...
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